Yan Zhaoge had long been renowned in the sword domain of the Grinding Hut Region where the North Sea Sword Pavilion was located.
The Grand Xuan Dynasty had wanted to destroy the Sword Domain with the Heavenly Fire Tribulation Thunder Formation earlier. However, their plans had been foiled by Yan Zhaoge, with Yan Zhaoge himself having yet to even set foot here.
Now that the Grand Xuan Dynasty had retreated, Yan Zhaoge was able to come to this place as an esteemed guest.
Even if the sword qi was not activated, when one entered the boundary of the Grinding Hut Continent, they would be able to feel the dense sword qi attacking them from all directions.
The stronger one's cultivation was, the more obvious the feeling would be.
Yan Zhaoge observed his surroundings rather interestedly. The sword-qi was formless and soundless, yet it seemed all-pervasive, omnipresent.
"Such a foundation can also be considered rare," Yan Zhaoge nodded slowly.
When the disciples of the North Sea Sword Pavilion were placed in such an environment, they were like sharp swords that were receiving countless whetstones at all times, being polished in all aspects, all day long.
Perhaps it was just a very small action, but over the years, after a long period of accumulation, it would be an extremely considerable amount of wealth.
While living and cultivating here, one's mind had to be constantly vigilant and sharpened.
It was not without reason that the average quality of the disciples of the North Sea Sword Pavilion was publicly acknowledged to be the highest amongst the various powers of the entire Royal Reed Sea, with there being very few good-for-nothings amongst them.
Walking beside Yan Zhaoge, Yue Baoqi led the way for him, "Young Master Yan, this way please."
Yan Zhaoge smiled and nodded, following along with Feng Yunsheng and Ah Hu.
Along the way, there were quite a few North Sea Sword Pavilion disciples who were curiously paying their respects to Yan Zhaoge with their gazes.
Other than that, descendants of some other sects could also be seen gathered here. There were those of the Radiant Light Sect, the Dim Darkness Sect, Copper Men Island and other martial practitioners of the Royal Reed Sea who were dissatisfied with the Grand Xuan Dynasty's rule and had joined the anti-Xuan camp.
Everyone was either openly observing Yan Zhaoge or stealthily observing him.
"The Grand Xuan Dynasty retreated because of this person? It's hard to imagine. "
"I heard that it was mainly because the Southeastern Exalt was enraged."
"If that's the case, then it makes sense."
"Within this, this Yan Zhaoge is most likely only playing the role of acting as a go-between? I'm so lucky … "
"That might not be the case. Someone who has already Transcended Mortality and entered Sainthood at such a young age, let alone the Royal Reed Sea, how many people have you seen or heard of throughout the entire world?"
"One does not need to be very strong to act as a go-between. If one is strong enough, it would be like the Southeastern Exalt, not even having to say anything, just the possibility of him being enraged would be sufficient for the Grand Xuan Dynasty to cease their actions."
"Beneath the combined might of two experts of the fifth level of the Martial Saint realm, which early Merging Avatar Martial Saint would be able to flee? Why don't you or your elders give it a try? "
"Who knows how he escaped …"
"One or two incidents might be a coincidence, but it might not be the case if there are too many. Don't forget that he was the one who broke the Heavenly Fire Tribulation Thunder Formation! The Radiant Light Sect's Nong Yuxuan is a person who is fishing for fame and reputation. "
"That's true. The Radiant Light Sect has produced such dregs."
"Killing material of the Dim Darkness Sect, you are courting death!"
"Come on, come on. You think I'm afraid of you? You dare to do it, but I dare not say it? "
With the Grand Xuan Dynasty retreating, the pressure on everyone's hearts was lifted as some of the past conflicts also began to surface.
Their discussions were mostly private, but even if Yan Zhaoge couldn't hear the specifics, he could still roughly guess what they were thinking.
He didn't care much about it.
The standoff between the Radiant Light Sect and the Dim Darkness Sect, the scene of them almost coming to blows, left Yan Zhaoge feeling more interested.
Watching this scene as well, Ah Hu suddenly sent over via sound transmission, "Young Master, there's something."
Swivelling his head to look at him, Yan Zhaoge saw that the tall man's face did not have its usual lazy, slippery look as it was instead extremely solemn.
"Young Master, the Grand Xuan Dynasty has laid low. As long as the Radiant Light Sect and the other powers do not provoke them, they will maintain a low profile, not attacking the Radiant Light Sect. This way, the pressure that the Grand Xuan Dynasty is exerting on the Radiant Light Sect will temporarily cease to exist."
Ah Hu said earnestly, "With the North Sea Sword Pavilion and the Dim Darkness Sect supporting us now, the Radiant Light Sect will not be able to do anything to us. However …"
A dark look flashed across his face, "Will they just concentrate their forces and descend into the Eight Extremities World to deal with Family Head and Broad Creed Mountain?"
All along, the Radiant Light Sect had mainly focused their efforts on the Royal Reed Sea of the World beyond Worlds, dealing with the various entanglements with the Grand Xuan Dynasty and the Dim Darkness Sect.
Even if they mobilised manpower to descend into the lower worlds, their numbers would still be limited.
Now, however, if the Radiant Light Sect hardened their hearts and shifted their focus, with their strength and the number of experts they possessed, it would be completely different from how it had been in the past.
The simplest example was that Seeing Divinity Martial Saints who descended into the Eight Extremities World would all have their cultivation bases suppressed to the third level of the Martial Saint realm.
However, the difference between a late Seeing Divinity Martial Saint and an early Seeing Divinity Martial Saint who had both been suppressed to the peak of the third level of the Martial Saint realm was very obvious.
Both sides would naturally be superior in terms of experience and their grasp of the martial dao, their strength also differing.
Taking a step back, even if they were all the same, if the Radiant Light Sect shifted their focus, the number of experts they would be able to send over would still be a shocking figure.
Yan Zhaoge nodded, "This is not impossible. After all, I only have ties with the Southeastern Exalt's lineage, not having personally entered his lineage."
Ah Hu's expression was solemn, "Should we ask the North Sea Sword Pavilion and the Dim Darkness Sect for help then?"
Yan Zhaoge said, "If martial practitioners above the third level of the Martial Saint realm forcibly descend into the lower worlds, it will be detrimental to themselves. Based on previous favours, we might be able to ask the martial practitioners of the North Sea Sword Pavilion and the Dim Darkness Sect to temporarily descend into the Eight Extremities World to help us. However, it would be impossible for them to remain here for a long period of time."
"After experts of the third level of the Martial Saint realm have descended, it would be hard for them to ascend again. At the very least, it would be very hard for them to return at any time."
Yan Zhaoge spread his hands apart, "We don't know when the Radiant Light Sect will make a move. It is easy to be a thief for a thousand days, but it is very hard to guard against a thief for a thousand days."
"If we take the initiative to find trouble with the Radiant Light Sect, the Dim Darkness Sect might be very willing. However, this might not be the case for the North Sea Sword Pavilion and Copper Men Island. After all, with the Grand Xuan Dynasty still present, it is still hard to say what the Southeastern Exalt will decide."
Hearing Yan Zhaoge's words, Ah Hu shook his head, "Looking at the strength of both sides now, if it is just the Dim Darkness Sect alone, I'm afraid …"
Yan Zhaoge smiled, "That might not be the case."
Ah Hu's spirits rose, "So you already had a plan, Young Master."
Yan Zhaoge said, "In coming to the World beyond Worlds this time, we will first resolve the threat of the Radiant Light Sect. Still, we will have to guard against the Grand Xuan Dynasty lurking behind us."
"I will first sell out the Grand Xuan Dynasty and get on good terms with the Southeastern Exalt, making use of the Southeastern Exalt to suppress the Grand Xuan Dynasty. Still, the problem of the Radiant Light Sect loosening its shackles afterwards will naturally have to be considered early on."
"I still cannot say for sure whether this method will work now. I will have to meet the Chief of the Dim Darkness Sect, Zhou Haosheng, before I can say for sure. I have already sent him an invitation through Wu Zixiu earlier."
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